English: My DSC-W170 digital camera Français : Mon appareil photo numérique Sony DSC-W170 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Actually, there are lots of things you do not really need to know before you have the difficult task of choosing the right digital camera for you.
First, forget all the tech jargon. Especially a lot of sales hype anyway. Choosing a good unit is simple really … almost everything you need to remember is that the higher the mega pixel rating on the front of the camera, the bigger picture can be done without having to break into small pieces (called pixels) and probably more money is likely drying your pocket. Each model has a variety of techno-widgets that go by different names, but they all have the same basic approach, to help you make a better picture.
Is it a high rating came pixels to the right and a much lower rating. Even more so than you would normally, but I have a point to make here.
A closeup of pixels. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
If you look closely you can see that there is a big difference in the way we look, or resolution. The image on the right has already broken into small pieces (pixels) (I hope) you can easily see. The image is great that a couple of times on the right gives you an idea of how much you can enlarge and still have a pretty decent result.
A camera with a 5.0 mega pixel rating or higher can make a decent 16×20 print, but resulted in a rating of 2.0 mega pixels or less should be limited to a maximum of 4×6 pressure. For the most part, will not be happy with any images larger than 4×6 camera’s lowest rating.
Okay, let’s choose a camera
Well, I have my favorites and my not so favorites.
I looked after all the digital cameras available, I was more than a little surprised by the wide range of equipment available. It seems that every company has heard the word “team” – have jumped on the bandwagon. It seems as if their hands on some, wrap a computerized box around them, added some techno-widgets and bingo, instant digital camera! What about … They are money in the bank!
Where to start looking? Well, I went back to my tried and true method of buying a film camera then speak. It has always worked for me and I was not disappointed this time.
My personal digital camera finally ended the Olympus C-5050. By the way, in my opinion, Olympus does not see themselves or their customers a favor by shedding F1.8 lens on the C-5060.
I bought this camera for fast F1.8 lens and ease of use. I’m lazy at best and wanted a unit that will do most of the work for me while I was left with the option of what I do when I do.
This unit has all the features you will ever need automatic, but also have the ability to configure the camera completely manually. I still do minimum depth of field work, among others. Never completely lost control of a computer without sense but have their uses sometimes.
The first thing I did after opening the box was the pressure of the manual – 265 pages of it! I think I did my duty and promptly ignored.
The death very quickly my first two sets of batteries “high capacity” alkaline jumped by a joint (Ni-MH) batteries. Not only last longer, but it was a heck of a lot cheaper than replacing the alkali whenever I will grab the camera.
It comes to having to admit it, but really, I had to go back to the manual. Not got the results you wanted and there was some “stuff” in the room have no idea. The moral of this story is that you’ll have at least a handful of his hand. Sorry, but that’s just the way it is.
Back to choosing a camera
Over the years I learned that if you “fit” a handheld camera that worked well for me. This may seem a little strange at first, but just think about it. If it’s something you feel uncomfortable, the results will look like. I have a Mamiya RB-67 for many years. It was a great drive, clumsy, but it was a good “fit” for me and a great image. I also used a Hasselblad for a long time, but I liked the most Mamiya and gave me better results than the Hasselblad. (Do not Hassel lovers I said, I will kill!)
Therefore, the rule … whether in the hand very well, since the main controls are very useful for your fingers, if the number of mega pixels you want, within your budget, you can be reasonably sure it will do the job you want made. Oh, if it’s a brand you’ve never heard of before, very, very carefully. It can work well and maybe not. Otherwise, there is no backup technology for you to be able to access.
The major camera manufacturers spend a lot of money developing new photo technologies. Although recent technological players different names, they all have the same goal, so your images will look as good as possible.
Pretty well every company in the world to come even close to producing a good digital camera that is in the “SLR Wars”.
Dominate the SLR photography market for years to digital market. Due to the design constraints and price SLR technology is not widely available to non-professional digital cameras until the last year or so.
The rapid pace of technological advances have completely overwhelmed the market and even professional photographers boggled trying to keep up.
Remember the old Nikon F2? It was important link in the chain of professional cameras from Nikon for over 10 years! It was more or less the norm until the computer hit the photographic industry big time.
Changes used to come slowly and deliberately, and it was hard to keep up with the latest and greatest when major events that came along only two or three times in a decade.
The battle is now digital cameras that work faster to produce, can be sold cheaper and will produce a better image. The serious competition, even within the same corporate structure where teams of developers utmost to other camera designers ‘beyond arms’ working in the same building as the fan!
Nikon has a clear advantage over many other manufacturers in which the owners of some of the older series of Nikon lenses can be used with the new digital bodies, tremendous savings in dollars for the photographer.
Most of this rapid development focuses on professional photographers. However, with technology changing so quickly as a camera technology that sells for a few thousand dollars today certainly be available to people like you and me for years set much less money.
One of the toughest jobs a new camera buyer must determine which of the new techno-players do the best job and the best value for money.
One thing to note about the camera features … all have the same function and that is to help you make a better picture.
Imagine this if you will. If you lined up 10 cameras from different manufacturers, each with a number of basic features like, the same picture together, I think even the camera manufacturers would have a hard time choosing which of the resulting photos come from their units.
Reviews all types of users is a very good use of groups. Professional photographers, amateur and professional, loves to talk about his latest toy. It’s a great way to pass the time and a good place to go to ask questions and (sometimes) clever responses.
Do not wait until you’ve made the investment to start their work.
Another rule, if you are happy with a particular brand already, my suggestion is to stick with it. Is likely to be more satisfied in the long run.
Now, after all this, there are now “favorite companies 05:00 search engine among people seeking information on the Internet, Sony, Canon, Olympus, Kodak and Nikon in that order of preference. In the group, Sony is the only one built with no previous experience in the digital camera.
Understanding how to set the camera resolution is absolutely necessary. There are no shortcuts and there is no way to avoid it. This is the essence of taking a good photograph reproducible. If, for example, the camera is set to 240X360 I do not have any kind of pressure on a decent sized “thumbnail”.
The low-end cameras are not a bargain if you’re looking for a good reproduction of photographs. Labs are constantly arguing with customers who are low-resolution digital images if a cheap camera for printing and then are not happy with the results. They just do not understand why the pictures of your new digital camera is so common. Lenses and type of digital imaging technology are also important factors.
I will not in the technical details of why, but I suggest you look at spending in the range of 250 to $ 400 if you want something that will satisfy.
Let’s spend a few minutes on the lenses. While all digital cameras these days have some sort of zoom lens. Most high-end cameras have the ability for the user or an external telephoto or wide angle lens added. Depending on the type of photography you want to do, be of value to you.
One thing to keep in mind. The high-end cameras have some very good glass lenses. This is part of what you pay. The units of low-end lenses are becoming less expensive and therefore a defining image below.
There are two functions of optical and digital zoom digital cameras. The term “optical zoom” simply means that you have glass lenses, the use of magnification. “Digital Zoom” on the other side only increases the size of the pixels to make the image larger. For the sake of clarity of the image, the optical zoom is a better way to go.
One last note – if you run the “best deal in town” in a name brand camera cheap price, check that it is very outdated. Buy liquidation price is good, if it is too old. In this computer age, it is a good bit more than a year as “old technology. As new technologies are developed and the price is going down, so you can actually spend money on the latest and best.
Always keep in mind the old saying that generally get what you pay for.
If you go to a store “box” looking for the best price, do not expect service. People just do not know what they are selling. Your job is to move as much merchandise as fast as they can. It is not to give advice.
Go to the Internet the latest data directly from manufacturers. Changes very, very quickly. When you do, try to get through all the sales hype to get to the meat of what the camera is. The groups can also be a good source of advice for newbies.
Most people will be happy to give their personal opinion of what to buy. Just remember, do not usually tell you what the downside of their purchases. They do not want to see less of “expert” in the eyes. Do your own homework. It is an investment that probably will not be repeated for some years.
A special camera shop on the other side gives the buyer both service and product and usually very good. Note that often the specialty store staff is highly trained and will probably be well prepared to help you find the best equipment for you and give you a leg up “to start using it.
We spend a few moments in the storage media. What size memory card is still in the chamber, the number of photos you can take to determine and store. It’s like a roll of film, the greater the role of pictures you can take.
Digital images are no different. The greater the number of available megabytes (MB), the greater the number of photos you can take.
A word of caution – never, never, never leave the memory card in a photo studio. The incidence of loss is high and most labs will not replace lost cards. Frankly, I do not blame them. Too many false claims are made and laboratories refuse to take any responsibility for their memory cards.
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